New Releases by Robin Koontz

Book Features: • 32 Pages, 7 1⁄2 inches x 10 inches • Ages 8-11, Grades 3-6 Leveled Readers, Lexile 990L • Simple, easy-to-read pages with vibrant images • Features exciting facts about the continent to engage early readers • Includes glossary words, after-reading questions, an extension activity, and comprehension questions The Magic Of Reading: Introduce your child to the magic of reading and travel with Discoveries Around the World: Great Minds and Finds in South America. This 32-page book features engaging information on the inventions and culture of South America. Discover South America: How have South America’s greatest humans and creations influenced the world? Learn more about the people, places, and inventions from South America that made a significant impact on world history in this easy-to-read text. Features: More than just a book about South America and its unique contributions, this kid’s book includes a glossary of vocabulary words, an index, an extension activity, and after-reading questions for comprehension skills. Leveled Reading: Vibrant photographs and leveled text work together to engage readers and promote reading comprehension skills. This leveled book engages 3rd—6th graders through new vocabulary and high interest-topics about world cultures. Why Rourke Educational Media: Since 1980, Rourke Publishing Company has specialized in publishing engaging and diverse non-fiction and fiction books for children with a wide range of subjects that support reading success on a level that has no limits.

Book Features: • 32 Pages, 7 1⁄2 inches x 10 inches • Ages 8-11, Grades 3-6 Leveled Readers, Lexile 920L • Simple, easy-to-read pages with vibrant images • Features exciting facts about the continent to engage early readers • Includes glossary words, after-reading questions, an extension activity, and comprehension questions The Magic Of Reading: Introduce your child to the magic of reading and world travel with Discoveries Around the World: Great Minds and Finds in Antarctica. This 32-page book features engaging information on the inventions and culture of Antarctica. Discover Antarctica: How have Antarctica’s greatest humans and creations influenced the world? Learn more about the people, places, and inventions from Antarctica that made a significant impact on world history in this easy-to-read text. Features: More than just a book about Antarctica and its unique contributions, this kid’s book includes a glossary of vocabulary words, an index, an extension activity, and after-reading questions for comprehension skills. Leveled Reading: Vibrant photographs and leveled text work together to engage readers and promote reading comprehension skills. This leveled book engages 3rd—6th graders through new vocabulary and high interest-topics about world cultures. Why Rourke Educational Media: Since 1980, Rourke Publishing Company has specialized in publishing engaging and diverse non-fiction and fiction books for children with a wide range of subjects that support reading success on a level that has no limits.

Some Great Danes can stand up taller than an average-size human. Their huge size and piercing stare can make them appear scarier than they really are. A Great Dane has a massive head and a long, graceful neck. It has a sleek, muscular body, deep chest, and long legs and tail. Great Danes are built so well they can walk, trot, and run with balance and elegance despite their massive size.

Nature has 3.8 billion years of experience! Learn how nature has led designers and engineers to develop new ways to collect and conserve energy. This title supports NGSS for Earth and Human Activity.

Learn how biomimicry uses nature as inspiration and how it is playing an important role in the medical field. This title supports NGSS for Engineering Design.

Did you know that nature is the world's largest science and engineering lab? Learn how designers and engineers use biomimicry to create or improve products. This title supports NGSS for Engineering Design.

A look at the engineering processes that go into designing transportation methods.

Engineers are the reason we have everything from thumbtacks to rocket ships. But what do engineers think about? Where do they get their amazing ideas? Discover the ways engineers solve problems, learn about some engineering feats, and find out whether you may also think like an engineer.

The 24-page book, Jill and the Beanstalk, introduces early learners to teacher-focused concepts that will help them gain important reading comprehension and social skills. The vibrant illustrations and engaging leveled text in the Little Birdie Books’ Leveled Readers work together to tell fun stories while supporting early readers. Featuring grade-appropriate vocabulary and activities, these books help children develop essential skills for reading proficiency.

The 24-page book, Goldie Duck and the Three Beavers, introduces early learners to teacher-focused concepts that will help them gain important reading comprehension and social skills. The vibrant illustrations and engaging leveled text in the Little Birdie Books’ Leveled Readers work together to tell fun stories while supporting early readers. Featuring grade-appropriate vocabulary and activities, these books help children develop essential skills for reading proficiency.

The 24-page book, Old McDoggle Had a Zoo, introduces early learners to teacher-focused concepts that will help them gain important reading comprehension and social skills. The vibrant illustrations and engaging leveled text in the Little Birdie Books’ Leveled Readers work together to tell fun stories while supporting early readers. Featuring grade-appropriate vocabulary and activities, these books help children develop essential skills for reading proficiency.

The 24-page book, The Three Little Recyclers, introduces early learners to teacher-focused concepts that will help them gain important reading comprehension and social skills. The vibrant illustrations and engaging leveled text in the Little Birdie Books’ Leveled Readers work together to tell fun stories while supporting early readers. Featuring grade-appropriate vocabulary and activities, these books help children develop essential skills for reading proficiency.

Take a look into the fascinating world of robotics, why it is an intriguing STEM career, and the amazing work scientists in this field have accomplished throughout the years.

What''s so great about Missouri? Find out the top ten sites to see or things to do in the Show-Me State! We''ll explore Missouri''s thriving cities, popular parks, amazing museums, and fascinating history. The Missouri by Map feature shows where you''ll find all the places covered in the book. A special section provides quick state facts such as the state motto, capital, population, animals, foods, and more. Take a fun-filled tour of all there is to discover in Missouri.

On August 25th, 2005, one of the deadliest and most destructive hurricanes in history hit the Gulf of Mexico. High winds and rain pummeled coastal communities, including the City of New Orleans, which was left under 15 feet of water in some areas after the levees burst. Track this powerful storm from start to finish, from rescue efforts large and small to storm survivors’ tales of triumph.

Africa is an amazing continent, with its vast array of wildlife and its ancient monuments. But did you know that the world''s longest river is in Africa? Or that Africa has more countries than any other continent? Learn more about the diverse continent of Africa, from its people and countries to its landforms, economy, and more.

Marine biologists help preserve our oceans and the habitats and creatures that call them home. By observing how sea creatures behave and how they connect with the environment through research, testing, and tagging, marine biologists try to save endangered species to make sure they are here for everyone to enjoy for generations to come! This title will allow students to see that science involves the use of tools to observe and measure things. • Content sidebars • Maps • Text based questions • Bold keywords with phonetic glossary

An entomologist studies all insects, including bugs. They study insect anatomy, habitats, their activity, life cycle, and behaviors. Some travel the world seeking to learn more about the evolution and interaction they have with humans, the environment, and how to protect their future. Through research and study, they also strive to discover new and exciting insects that have yet to be found! If you like bugs, this may be the career for you. This title will allow students to develop models to describe that organisms have unique and diverse life cycles but all have in common birth, growth, reproduction, and death. • Parent & Teacher connection • Bold keywords with phonetic glossary • Content Sidebars • Text based questions

This book discusses the science behind pandemics and their effects. The chapters examine the deadliest pandemics in history, explain how these diseases spread so quickly, and show how scientists are working to prevent and contain future disease outbreaks. Diagrams, charts, and photos provide opportunities to evaluate and understand the scientific concepts involved.

Light is everywhere! This book uses real-world examples to bring the concept of light to life in an approachable way. Clearly-written text draws in readers with concrete examples involving familiar, everyday things, from a light switch to the sun. The book covers the history of and key figures in the understanding of light, including Pythagoras, Christian Huygens, James Clerk Maxwell, Albert Einstein, and Thomas Edison. Major concepts covered include visible light, the electromagnetic spectrum, color, solar energy, optics, lasers, and the speed of light. Full-color photos, a glossary, an index, sidebars, primary source documents, and other creative content enhance the book. It also includes prompts and activities that directly engage students in developing the reading, writing, and critical thinking skills promoted by the Common Core standards. This well-researched title has a credentialed content consultant and aligns with Common Core and state standards. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Animals and insects throughout the world have some extreme, and sometimes gross, special skills. In and explore a variety of ways creatures use their own unique sounds and speech to survive in the wild. Book jacket.

Describes how some animals use tools and build structures in order to survive, including beehives, birds' nests, and the tools chimpanzees use to find food.

The Granite State is famous for its independent-minded citizens and its beautiful countryside. New Hampshire natives and visitors alike will enjoy learning about the state in this interesting book.

Connecticut has a long history that is full of interesting characters and memorable events. This engaging book introduces young readers to both the state''s proud history and its dynamic present. Fact sheets and maps support the narrative and provide an additional perspective.

The state of Maine conjures up so many images: lobsters, blueberries, moose, pine forests, rocky and coasts. This book offers young readers a great introduction To The state's many charms. Fact sheets and maps support the fun narrative.

The nation’s smallest state is jam-packed with interesting sights, beautiful vistas, and fascinating people. Readers will come to see that what Rhode Island lacks in size, it makes up for in personality. Maps, fact sheets, and a pronunciation guide are provided.

Explains how pumpkins are picked and used during pumpkin harvest time in autumn.

Halloween is here, and Mrs. Bellington believes her house is haunted! Can Furlock and Muttson follow the clues and solve the case of the haunted house? The furry detectives provide early readers entertaining, easy-to-follow mysteries in the Short Tales Furlock & Muttson Mysteries series. Large type, whimsical illustrations, and repeated phrases will make these tales popular with your students. Short Tales is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO Publishing Group. Grades 2-6.

When Furlock's cousin calls for help, Furlock and Muttson dash to the scene to find mysterious letters have appeared on the farm. Can they follow the clues and face the grumpy chicken to solve the case? The furry detectives provide early readers entertaining, easy-to-follow mysteries in the Short Tales Furlock & Muttson Mysteries series. Large type, whimsical illustrations, and repeated phrases will make these tales popular with your students. Short Tales is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO Publishing Group. Grades 2-6.

When the plants disappear from the community garden, Furlock and Muttson are called to the case. Can they follow the clues to solve the case of the community garden? The furry detectives provide early readers entertaining, easy-to-follow mysteries in the Short Tales Furlock & Muttson Mysteries series. Large type, whimsical illustrations, and repeated phrases will make these tales popular with your students. Short Tales is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO Publishing Group. Grades 2-6.